BERNARD HOPKINS: "AT THIS POINT OF MY CAREER...BIG FIGHTS"

"Out of respect to the IBF, it is my intention to honor my commitment to the mandatory challenger at this stage of the game just as I have done throughout my twenty-five year career, namely, through twenty straight defenses of the middleweight title," stated future Hall of Famer Bernard Hopkins, who let it be known that although he's more than willing to face his mandatory challenger, what he's really looking for is another big fight. Check out exactly what he had to say!

There are numerous champions that have been calling me out after my historic victory on Saturday Night.

I am aware that I have a mandatory obligation under the IBF guidelines to fight Karo Murat, the mandatory challenger. Out of respect to the IBF, it is my intention to honor my commitment to the mandatory challenger at this stage of the game just as I have done throughout my twenty-five year career, namely, through twenty straight defenses of the middleweight title.

However, the fans, including, my supporters, have made it very clear that at this point of my career, they want the Executioner in big fights. In fact, 12,300 fans in Brooklyn have sent that message very loud and clear across the boxing world.